Asian Games 2023: Who won India's 100th Medal in Asian Games?

India has etched history in the Asian Games as the Indian athletes have racked up 100 medals for the first time in the competition's history at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023.

India surpassed the 100-medal mark on Saturday (October 7), after winning 5 medals on the day. It is a historic moment for India, who hsa comfortbaly toppled their previous best of 70 medals in Games' history.

India was on 95 medals overnight, and required 5 more to reach the elusive century mark.

Asian Games 2023: Who won India's 100th Medal?

The Indian women's Kabaddi team provided the 100th medal for India. The women's Kabaddi team was assured of winning one, but they beat Chinese Taipei 26-25 in a nail-biting final to ensure Gold for the Indian team. This is also the 25th Gold for India in this edition of the Asian Games.

Who won the other Medals for India on Octoer 7?

Earlier, it was a flurry of medals for India in the Archery events. 4 medals came in the Archery Compound events, both men's and women's combined.

Aditi Gopichand Swami won the Bronze, while Jyothi Surekha Vennam ended up winning the Gold for India. It was an all-India men's final, which saw Ojas Pravin Deotale clinch Gold, beating his Indian compatriot Abhishek Verma.

Can India add more to their Medal Tally?

Yes, India are assured of winning a few more medals in the Asian Games. The Indian men's Kabaddi team is assured to win either Gold or Silver, while the Badminton pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are also set to win either a Gold or Silver medal. The Indian women's hockey team are also in action in the Bronze trophy match against Japan, and would be aiming to get themselves on the podium.